It is time to deck not just the halls, but also the front doorway. Personally, I’m lucky if I find the time to rustle up a Christmas wreath, but I really like to walk around my neighborhood admiring my more ambitious neighbors’ holiday decor. Can you go all Clark Griswold and color the whole house […]

A fantastic upholsterer can be among the most priceless experts on your home improvement checklist. Not only can he or she provide a threadbare or dowdy part of furniture a stylish fresh face, but an upholsterer can also craft one-of-a-kind decorative components which make your space look polished and pulled together. If you are in […]

Little spaces leave little space for unnecessary items — the best accessories do double duty. While decorating her 410-square-foot Los Angeles apartment, jessica Lundby kept that in mind. Her vibrant classic style flows from room to room, but no space goes to waste. “I’m inspired by practicality,” Lundby says. “Everything should be functional and need […]

Forget the wintery weather and get cozy! We’re big fans of glossy and chic modern design (think clean lines and sudden bits ). But just because a room is modern doesn’t mean it can’t be warm and inviting. These two bedrooms have been grounded by a fabulous fireplace layout. A fireplace adds warmth to a […]

Your kitchen works extra season. Below are some sensible design hints and resources for maximizing its cooking, entertaining, countertop and storage capacity at this super-busy period of year. First we’ll look at appliance options for a multi-tasking bonus, and then at storage organizers to stretch your space. Chic Decor & Design, Margarida Oliveira So many […]